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Lot 49
  • 49

Martin Heuglin II, Johann (Hans) Beckert II and probably Joseph Moye three German parcel-gilt silver wine tasters

Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver, gilt
  • Largest 8.5cm, 3 3/8 in wide over handles
the first, plain circular; the second, lobed shaped circular; the third, lobed shaped oval, embossed with scrolls, engraved: 'No 43'

Literature

Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 41
Exh. Cat. Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt, 2004, no. 45A & no. 81B
Klaus Pechstein, ‘Schätze deutscher Goldschmiedekunst, Ergänzung zu den Ausstellungen in Lüneburg und Pforzheim’, Weltkunst, July 1993, pp.1657-1659, fig. 408

Condition

minor nicks and dents etc but all in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Joseph Moye was born in Augsburg. He became a master goldsmith in 1689 and married Mary Frances, the daughter of goldsmith Georg Rill, the same year. He died in 1740.